Awwww, fish! Post a picture of the tank! Do they have names?

Axel is a beauty!

Muddy, Axel is adorable.

I am glad things are working out for you. I hope you find a job soon. How is R?

Muddy, Axel is adorable.

I am glad things are working out for you. I hope you find a job soon. How is R?

She's awesome, going to French Immersion-- she's adjusted to school very well-- even has been class leader a few times. She's happy with the pup not so much about him running away with her toys or the occasional attempt at herding her HA

She's becoming a funny young lady, the other she said two funny things:

1- "I need to watch out for cars when I cross the street, so I don't die and go to the hospital then you have to get a new kid"

2- "Do peoples have to stay girls and boys forever or can they switch?"

She's also become quite the deep thinker asking me questions about death (in her mind people die at 100-- and I'll just let her keep thinking that), and questioning about poor children. She's already donated some of her toys to one of those mission places and has tried to send her food in the mail-- lol don't know how her little 5 year old brain but that together but when I found food stuffed in an envelope in my mailbox it was the sweetest and funniest thing... she tried to write "to the hungry kids" but it ended up looking like gibberish.

She's a great kid, very happy still. Of course she has her "no" moods where she thinks she can tell me what to do.. but other than that no complaints :)

Here's a few photos so you get to see how much she's grown!!

We have Monarch, who is a dwarf gourami, Roger, Phinneaus, Ferb, Angel 2, and Boo Radley, who are mollies, and Harold, Sally, and Francine, the triplet tank suckers. We also have about 30 baby mollies in a breeding trap right now. The clueless teenager @ Petsmart told us that mollies were beginner fish. She neglected to tell us that the things breed like crazy, can have babies for three months in a row with no male in the tank, and are live-bearers, so we are finding babies almost every day. Of course, the fish have NO parental instinct, so we have lost some to "natural selection". They have almost doubled in size, we we have started to find homes for them.

As annoyed as I am to have so many ( and Ferb and Boo Radley are pregnant again), I don't want to just give them away to people who don't know how to properly maintain an aquarium for them. I've gotten a little attached to them.

She's a cutie Muddy! Love the pup pics too... :)

New puppy and fish... do we need a pets page started?. :)

Fish! I had a beta for a whole year! And then he died a month ago-- went belly up. I did feel a little sadness in my heart.. only because he actually would get happy to see me when it was feeding time-- he would swim around in circles and up and down. I would talk to him. Now there's a new fish I'm not fond of that replaced him :( I called him "Chump"-- I still feed him and stuff... but he's no Rainbow.

*... and thanks Doula!

Well, I've got LOTS of mollies!

Muddy, she is beautiful. I can't believe how much she has grown.

It sounds like she has your intelligence as well as your looks. :)

You're doing a great job.

We do have the thread for pet pictures if anyone is interested: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/pictures-our-pets-416334.html

I never had luck with fish... or cats. Finches and Dogs I'm good at... and kids...

NEVER give me a houseplant though... I murder them every time. :/

Muddy, she is beautiful. I can't believe how much she has grown.

It sounds like she has your intelligence as well as your looks. :)

You're doing a great job.

We do have the thread for pet pictures if anyone is interested: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/pictures-our-pets-416334.html

Oooh thank-you thank you.

AND yeah I'm interested!!

I never had luck with fish....or cats. Finches and Dogs I'm good at....and kids...

NEVER give me a houseplant though.....I murder them everytime. :/

HAHA I can relate with the plants! I always kill them. Simple things those things but I always find a way to kill 'em!

I can landscape like a champ, but if I pot a plant, it's basically a death sentence. The even the hosta shudder when I move a pot in their direction... and they are virtually indestructible.

I kill cacti and ivy... and have kept an African Violet and an orchid alive for a few years now. I don't get it.

I had an African Violet for the longest time, Synn! But it was sealed in a terrarium, and I didn't really have to do anything but look at it, and make sure it was near natural light...

I'm the exact opposite. I can keep any potted plant alive. In fact, many people have given me plants that they thought were dead, and they've come back to life under my care.

But, ask me to plant something outside and it's inevitable that it will die.

Muddy, Axel is adorable. I see some german shepherd in him. Are you sure about his breeds? ;)

R sure has grown. Wasn't she a baby just a while ago?

Belgian Malinois are almost identical to German Shepherds!

R sure has grown--- and quickly too :( I wish she was still a baby (at times) but her independence is something I truly enjoy :P

Belgian Malinois are almost identical to German Shepherds!

R sure has grown--- and quickly too :( I wish she was still a baby (at times) but her independence is something I truly enjoy :P

I can understand that. My kids are now 9 and 13. It's so nice to have two kids that can do things for themselves. Well, at least the basics. :)

Pic of Waffles, Ghadaffi, and the husband... it was at the thanksgiving celebration @ her school last year. She was an "Indigenous American".

Pic of Waffles, Ghadaffi, and the husband....it was at the thanksgiving celebration @ her school last year. She was an "Indigenous American".

Awwww! Gorgeous family you have! Absolutely gorgeous.

Is it terrible that I can't remember how to make pics work? I used the little picture icon and loaded the link, but no go. I specifically remember being able to do it in the past...

Alkali, I can tell you how on the V2 Light skin, but any other skin and I'm lost.

For V2;

1. Hit the "Go Advanced" button at the bottom of the posting window.

2. Hit the paper clip on the top of the posting window.

3. Browse for your picture, then upload.

4. When the picture loads you'll see it in the "Current attachments" section of that window.

5. Close down the window.

6. Push the paper clip button again.

7. click on the linked picture.

8. Post your question, and voilà. Picture posted. :)

Bumbles bounce!

Alty & Alkali:

It's the same in vGO - you go into Advanced and click on the Attachment link.

VGO has tried to be closer to Light V2 as much as possible with some of a coolness of GO. Its what I'd like to think is the best of both.

<Hey - put those rotten tomatoes down!>

kcomissiong

Ever freaking cute!!

kcomissiong... what a lovely family!. :)

Pic of Waffles, Ghadaffi, and the husband....it was at the thanksgiving celebration @ her school last year. She was an "Indigenous American".

Absolutely BEEEaUUTIFUL!! I just love those smiles! And the eyes, well they could melt a heart in a minute!

NEVER give me a houseplant though.....I murder them everytime. :/

I have an ornamental fig that my hubby got me when I had my mastectomy about 16 years ago. It was in a little dish garden and stood maybe 6 inches tall. It's now taller than me and will hardly fit in my house, luckily the summers here are hot so it is moving outside soon... very soon.

That plant would've lasted 16 days tops with me LMAO! What a sweet gift from Mr. J_9!

Alty & Alkali:

It's the same in vGO - you go into Advanced and click on the Attachment link.

vGO has tried to be closer to Light V2 as much as possible with some of a coolness of GO. Its what I'd like to think is the best of both.

<Hey - put those rotten tomatoes down!>

The tomatoes are for the sauce I'm making. Really!

::tries to look innocent::

:)

I'll be back later hopefully. Time to go have a baby!

I'll be back later hopefully. Time to go have a baby!

J, you may want to be more specific about that. ;)

Ttfn. :)

Ummm, well I'm beyond child bearing years, so...

Yeah, I guess I should have reworded that. :p

LOL.
Thought I'd share this link... mainly because it makes me feel reaaaaallly good that I am not this guy... and because it makes me laugh hysterically... am I horrible?

Medical marijuana delivery man attacked by ninjas - AP State Wire News - The Sacramento Bee (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/26/4366930/medical-marijuana-delivery-man.html)

LOL.
Thought I'd share this link....mainly because it makes me feel reaaaaallly good that I am not this guy...and because it makes me laugh hysterically...am I horrible?

Medical marijuana delivery man attacked by ninjas - AP State Wire News - The Sacramento Bee (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/26/4366930/medical-marijuana-delivery-man.html)

Lol what the heck hahaha

Hi all.

So I'm ticked.

My kids are on spring break this week. I had yesterday off, and my boss booked me off for this Friday too. The schedule was put up last week, and when I was in last Friday I checked it again, and then made plans for Friday because I was booked off, and the kids aren't in school right now.

I was excited.

Well, today I come in, and they decided to book me for Friday. Worse, because they know that the kids are on spring break, the booked from 9-5 instead of my normal 9-3. Now I not only have to change the plans I made, but I have to work an extra 2 hours from my normal shift.

I'm ticked off! I want to spend some time with my kids! :(

Think of the money and the lino.

Think of the money and the lino.

LOL! Well the money is always handy, but one day of work will hardly put a dent in buying new lino. I work retail. It's not a fortune. I sometimes think I spend more money on gas just getting to work than I actually make while I'm there. ;)

That sucks! Can you not speak with your manager about it?

that sucks!! can you not speak with your manager about it?

I'd rather poke a skunk than talk to my manager. ;)

LOL well there is one right outside my door, should you feel like a good spray... it almost tagged me as I came in from the grocery.

Can you throw a skunk at your manager?

YES! It's like paintball... but I would have a lot more fun watching it.

LOL well there is one right outside my door, should you feel like a good spray...it almost tagged me as I came in from the grocery.

Yikes.

Here's a very sad thing, and I wish it weren't true, and can't even begin to express (on the internet) how bad it really is. But, the skunk spray likely smells 10 times better than my manager. I've puked because of her stench. I've actually vomited.

She bathes around once a month, less if she thinks it's not needed. Her smell goes beyond the norm. Keep in mind that I've smelled decomposing bodies. I'd prefer that to her. Her smell is beyond description.

I prefer the skunk. Compared to her a skunk is perfume.

Eau de pepe le pew ;)

YAY! Can I brag?

Axel learned "bed" today!! Sure he does it only half the time-- it's only day 1 but HURRAH! He goes to bed on command (when it clicks into his brain what it is I want him to do).

Oh and also happy news! His fear is seriously gone! I took him out to the park after school and he was running around with my daughter and digging holes in the sand and greeting people and playing with children (no nipping at all or trying to herd lol). He also played with another puppy.

I'm so happy he's now a well balanced dog. I didn't see him cower or urinate himself once-- there were loud noises (there was construction going when we walked home), "scary" men, cars & motorcycles, big dogs walking by, and buses!

He was happy happy to be walking (loose leash too!). I'm so darn happy. I love my boy :)

Aw! Such great news! I love furry babies! Keep it up, he will pick it all up so fast!

That's wonderful Muddy. Keep up the good work. And keep the pictures coming too! :)

Teehee I will and thanks!

How are you guys doing tonight?

I am actually about to head to bed. Just finishing up one little question and then I'm out. :) night, all

Alty--unless they go out of their way to OKAY a schedule change with you, ONLY check it the day it is posted. If they CHANGE it, then they need to OKAY it with you.

Otherwise, you weren't scheduled originally, and you don't need to be there. Period.

Initial and date the day you check your schedule. Better yet, take a photo of it with your phone if you can, and stick to the ORIGINAL schedule.

They won't change it without checking with you after you don't show up, and can show that you weren't scheduled.

Alty--unless they go out of their way to OKAY a schedule change with you, ONLY check it the day it is posted. If they CHANGE it, then they need to OKAY it with you.

Otherwise, you weren't scheduled originally, and you don't need to be there. Period.

Depends on the business. They can change my schedule without approving it with me and I am expected to be there.

Really? I check my schedule the day it's posted, and that's when I show up. Of course, I'm a part time cashier :)

Yeah, it's unfortunate, but as an employee you are required to keep up with your schedule. If it needs to be changed for unforeseen reasons, the manager can change it without approval at their discretion. They can do this unless you have an official date(s) requested off to cover shifts in case of an emergency.

This may not apply to you or Alty, but to be sure you might want to check with your scheduling manager. We just lost 2 good employees (they quit) because of schedule changes that were not approved by the employees. Management came back and said that they have the right to change a schedule after it is posted without prior approval for staffing issues. It's also in our employee handbook.

Hello guys! Well I had an extra long vacation! Wors was cancelled yesterday due to the freaking SNOW STORM we had :( Ugg. I miss summer. I miss mosquito's, I miss sunburns, I miss sand in my bathing suit, I MISS SUMMER.

It's been an odd winter in a few places. We have been complaining that warm weather has started too soon here. Not looking forward to the heat and humidity, but at least I will be on the road again so will hopefully not have to endure too much of it.

J_9... Will the loss of two employees mean you will have to put in more time?

Sorry Alty... hope you might be able to get someone to cover your extra time.

Good morning! What a long day already. Our city is basically in the process of shutting down right now due to the final four NCAA championship. Technically the whole state is affected, but my city specifically is really going crazy. I live in Louisville, KY and given that our biggest state rivalry is now about to compete for a spot for National basketball champion, it's just a little insane. Whew. Of course, it doesn't help that I work in a branch of government that has to pre-plan road closings, and there most certainly will be many come Saturday. I just hope the rioting doesn't reach the Vancouver/Stanley cup levels... so far all we have had are couch and bed burnings. Yay hillbilly riots.

Synnen - that is a smart idea, and I used to do the same in retail, but I think J-9 is right. Employers have started adding things into handbooks or even the paperwork you sign when hired to prevent that.

Aurora_Bell - At least you got a winter! It's been spring here since November, and Summer for the last 2 weeks straight. LOL. Winter passed us by completely! My sons were so upset because I bought them a shiny new sled back in October and we never got a flurry!

You can have all of our leftover winter! This was a cold one. Lots of percipitation that's for sure. Call me Bella :)

Hello:

Would somebody help this girl with bagina advice?

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/womens-health/vagina-advice-646646.html

excon

I was already there. Sigh.

I was already there. sigh.Hello a:

Cool. So, her bagina is in good hands.. Wouldn't want her walking around with a banged up bagina.

excon

.Too late... lmao

.Too late... lmao

Thinks nothing of getting drunk and having sex with people other than her boyfriend. I wonder what her boyfriend is doing? And her parents apparently know some of what she is up to. :rolleyes:

I know! Like I would die if I had to tell my dad I needed to get checked for STD's. And he would either kill me or go on a hunting spree, and I am 28 with a kid! You shold have seen him when I told him I was pregnant.

Synnen - that is a smart idea, and I used to do the same in retail, but I think J-9 is right. employers have started adding things into handbooks or even the paperwork you sign when hired to prevent that.


Well, the biggest part for me is that they can freaking fire me if they screw with my plans. I am a part time worker for the sanity, and they pay me $8.80 an hour. I really don't need the job badly enough to put up with constant shift changes--I WILL just get another job that is more accommodating.

Plus I don't think they can EVER schedule you outside of the shifts you say you're available, even if your kids are on spring break or whatever. If you say you're only available from 9-3, that's when you're available. I KNOW my handbook states that they have to ASK for any time outside of those hours... especially since so many people are working multiple jobs and re-scheduling can screw that up.

It's probably not the same for professional jobs, like medicine or law or business management or whatever, but for retail, I think it's true. Plus, they aren't usually stupid enough to screw with the people that work and do a good job, because THOSE people CAN get jobs elsewhere, and usually with little notice, even in this economy.

I've been on the floor at my job for exactly 3 shifts now and I've been headhunted twice.

Well, the biggest part for me is that they can freaking fire me if they screw with my plans. I am a part time worker for the sanity, and they pay me $8.80 an hour. I really don't need the job badly enough to put up with constant shift changes--I WILL just get another job that is more accommodating.

Plus I don't think they can EVER schedule you outside of the shifts you say you're available, even if your kids are on spring break or whatever. If you say you're only available from 9-3, that's when you're available. I KNOW my handbook states that they have to ASK for any time outside of those hours.....especially since so many people are working multiple jobs and re-scheduling can screw that up.

It's probably not the same for professional jobs, like medicine or law or business management or whatever, but for retail, I think it's true. Plus, they aren't usually stupid enough to screw with the people that work and do a good job, because THOSE people CAN get jobs elsewhere, and usually with little notice, even in this economy.

I've been on the floor at my job for exactly 3 shifts now and I've been headhunted twice.

True that! ;)

J_9.....Will the loss of two employees mean you will have to put in more time?

It's been rough Doula. As you know we got a new OB about a year ago and recently a local L&D department closed, so we have been picking up their slack. Now we lost a full time employee and a PRN nurse. Yes, I'll be picking up the slack, nice paycheck, but time away from the family.

Exy, I'm not touching that "bagina" with a ten foot pole. ;)

Well I talked to my manager. Thing is, she booked me because she has to leave town for a funeral, her Uncle's. She doesn't want to leave the assistant manager short handed, so she booked me. Very hard to say no to that, so I'm working. The kids understand, and to make it up to them we're going swimming on Saturday, so they're both happy. :)

Alty - I am happy it worked out for you.

J_9 - sucks you are so short staffed and have to be away from fam, but yay for $$ in today's economy. They never allow OT or extra hours for us.

Extra pay always helps... make time for family when you can... :)

I have a hard time saying no to taking on additional classes, partly because the extra money is nice and partly because I just enjoy doing them, but I do find I can burn the candle at both ends if I am not careful. Getting better at saying "no"... but when they need your help to cover, sometimes you want to help out when you can.

I'm also looking at my annual review in May. The pay increase would be nicer if I just went along with the schedule rather than make waves. Luckily my husband works from home, so the kids have a parent here at all times. Neither of the kids still at home remember a time when Mommy didn't work this hard and these long hours, so it's really nothing new to them.

I really enjoy my job and the people I work with, so it's not that bad really.

I love my job too. And for the most part am there when they need me. But days like today try my patience with people.
I almost lost a tiny patient. A 4 1/2 pound chihuahua mix with a broken jaw, didn't do so well in recovery, we got him back and he is fine this evening. This little guy should have never been under anesthesia to begin with.
Because his parents fed him with the other larger family dog right there, and what do you think happened, yes small dogs head wound up in the large dogs mouth.
That is the THIRD one this YEAR.
People just don't use their heads sometimes.

Just found out that a very dear friend has stage 4 liver cancer.

I'm so very upset right now.

I am so sorry Synn. If you want to talk, you know we are here.

Thanks. Waiting to hear more tomorrow. So very tired right now, and Boo just won't calm down and go to sleep.

Will a warm bath help him calm down? Is he sleeping too much during the day?

Sorry to hear that Synnen. :( hopefully your little one was able to finally calm down.

BTW, Congrats, as I haven't been able for you when they told me!to tell you yet. I was so happy

Argh. I hate typing on my phone. That was meant to say "as I haven't been able to tell you yet! I was so happy for you when they told me the news!"

Synn... so very sorry to hear that.

Syn, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Hugs.

He thinks that baths are fun time... so it doesn't calm him at all, it winds him up. He's just being a crankapotamus, and doesn't really WANT anything. His gums hurt and that's it as far as he's concerned--though the wet washrag thing really helps, thanks J. He doesn't really nap at all during the day--that's been one of my peeves for months. If he sleeps at all between when he gets up in the morning (around 10 or so) and when he goes to bed at night (3 in the morning or so), it's for only 1/2 hour or so, which isn't long enough for ME to nap!

I've been trying to reach my friend at the hospital all day. They will tell me she's still there, but I can't reach her in her room, and they can't tell me what's going on with her (as it should be). But I don't know if she can have visitors or not in the oncology ward, and they can't even tell me that--I don't want to bundle up Boo and drive the 45 minutes to the hospital only to have them tell me she doesn't want or can't have visitors. I'm just hoping she'll call me back soon. If not, I'll leave baby with hubby and just go. I know she loves Boo, though, and it would cheer her up to see him. ARRGH! Circular thoughts!

Thanks all for the thoughts. I really appreciate it.

My mom used to shove a gel teething ring into my brother's mouth when he was teething. She had cooled it in the refrigerator. Do those still exist?

How old is L?

I used to freeze wet washclothes. Was that what J9 suggested?

*Pushes her way into the chat*

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61047904@N08/6838834352/

That's my hamster Karot. Yes, eating a carrot. :3

Yup... I have 4 of those teether rings, and am cycling through them as they warm up. And J suggested the frozen washcloth, which he seems to either love or hate, depending on his crankiness level.

Boo is 5 months now--unbelievable, isn't it? I have some great pics from our last session, but I have always sucked at inserting pictures, so I'm not even going to try. :)

I am so happy for you! He sounds like a dear. I love boys, everyday is an adventure! They do grow so fast though, sigh.

Oh! And I had a good friend who swore by sophie the giraffe. She wasn't around when my lot were teething, but her daughter LOVES her.

Sophie Giraffe - The Worlds Most Famous Baby Teething Toy (http://sophiegiraffeusa.com/)

I swore by Camillia, it's all natural and it saved my farking life many nights!

I find out tomorrow at around 11 if I am suspended and/or keep my job. Keep me in your prayers.

I find out tomorrow at around 11 if I am suspended and/or keep my job. Keep me in your prayers.


Oh no, J... what happened? Prayers most definitely being sent.

I find out tomorrow at around 11 if I am suspended and/or keep my job. Keep me in your prayers.

Oh noes. Sending positive vibes your direction...

Thanks Alkali... need it. I'm going to go wallo in self pity tonight. Steak, salad and BEER!

Oh no, J....what happened?? Prayers most definitely being sent.

I wish I could say more Doula, but it has to do with the baby that passed away.

... I have bourbon... ;)

....I have bourbon.... ;)

I'd drive up there if I could!

I wish I could say more Doula, but it has to do with the baby that passed away.


I understand. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers.

I was hoping to have a good night to myself, instead I'm actually crying. Haven't done this in years!

Sometimes crying is what you may need most. No doubt you have been carrying stress and worry, hopefully this will be a release of some of that for you. Wish there was more than words to offer you... I don't have much to drink at my house, but I have some hard Dr. Pepper on hand... :)

Sometimes crying is what you may need most. No doubt you have been carrying stress and worry, hopefully this will be a release of some of that for you. Wish there was more than words to offer you....I don't have much to drink at my house, but I have some hard Dr. Pepper on hand...:)

Why can't there be "like" buttons?

Feel better, J. Get some good sleep tonight. Tomorrow is a new day.

I have some hard Dr. Pepper on hand...:)

Oh, now I could go for that!

Sleep? It's my awake time. I don't know how to sleep when it's dark.

Sleep? It's my awake time. I don't know how to sleep when it's dark.

LOL I used to be the same way when I was on nights. Guess I'm so used to a day schedule that now I forget what it was like.

I hope you get some really good news tomorrow J.

Off to bed for me... have to start getting back on schedule for school nights for next week.

Night ladies... :)

I find out tomorrow at around 11 if I am suspended and/or keep my job. Keep me in your prayers.

WTH? What happened? Of course you're in my prayers. Please tell me you're playing an April fools day joke early. Why would they suspend the best nurse on the planet? Makes no sense!

(hugs)

It's something I can't talk about Alty, I hope you understand.

The fam damily is at the lake right now, I would hate for them to come home to this news.

I didn't do anything wrong. Nothing. Oh, just forget it. I think I'm going to eat and go to sleep.

J, thinking of you and sending positive energy your way.

Love you oodles!

Good luck J.

Hey Stringer, how is the nephew? How is the breast feeding going?

I understand you can't talk about it, but know that I am here, we all are, if you need to talk, or if you just need a shoulder.

Love you J! Good thoughts and prayers your way.

I understand you can't talk about it, but know that I am here, we all are, if you need to talk, or if you just need a shoulder.

Love you J! Good thoughts and prayers your way.

Love you Alty. I think I'm just going to go eat my steak and salad and go to bed... again.

Hey Stringer, how is the nephew? How is the breast feeding going?

Jacob is twice the size from when born J. He is breast feeding finally but not always but he is doing fine and his respiratory problems seem to have abated. He is already... spoiled as expected :).

Thanks for asking. I walked him to sleep tonight, took only 20 minutes and going deaf in my right ear...

Jacob is twice the size from when born J. He is breast feeding finally but not always but he is doing fine and his respiratory problems seem to have abated. He is already.....spoiled as expected :).

Thanks for asking. I walked him to sleep tonight, took only 20 minutes and going deft in my right ear....

That's really good news. I'm glad to hear that things are going better.

That's really good news. I'm glad to hear that things are going better.

He is, thank you. Now go get some sleep, tomorrow will be fine.

I find out tomorrow at around 11 if I am suspended and/or keep my job. Keep me in your prayers.

J_9! I'm having the same meeting at MY work today. However I read today about a fight that broke out last week where a lot of my employees were injured, the most severe in my own job role. Could have been me! So I think instead of convincing, I'll be going peacefully...

Good luck to you Dani. I hope it all works out well for you.

Good luck to you too, I hope you still have your job!

I hope I have my job too Dani. You haven't a clue how bad it would be to me and my family if I didn't.

Morning, all! Been here an hour, and I'm already ready to leave. Ugh. Fridays at work are always the worst, but with this rivalry, today is pretty much a pain in the @$$ already.
::Grumble::

At least my kiddos were eager for school this morning. Hope everyone else's days start better!

J, you're in my thoughts babe. Did you post about what happened? I missed it if you did. :(

I hope I have my job too Dani. You haven't a clue how bad it would be to me and my family if I didn't.

I can understand a tad Hun. My ma just became redundant and with my sudden work bother, we're struggling with money. Let us know how it goes. X

J your in my thoughts. Truly.

Muddy if you see this your daughter and you both are as beautiful as ever. You could be a modeling duo seriously. Oh gorgeous pup to. I also thought German Shep when I saw the pictures.

Hey to everyone else.

My thoughts are with you guys, I hope your job situations get sorted out and all turns out well.

J, you're in my thoughts babe. Did you post about what happened? I missed it if you did. :(

No, Bella, I didn't post what happened. I can't, it would be a HIPAA violation. I hope you understand.

Thank you all for the well wishes. I'll know something later on today.

J, whatever happens you know we are here for you. Hugs, shoulders, prayers, good vibes, etc. are waiting and you don't even have to ask.

Dani, I hope things work out for you, too.

Okay, so I bought a pack of cigarettes (yeah I smoke), menthol cigarettes. I'm so nervous about today that I didn't even realize until I got through half of the pack that they aren't menthol! Yes, the package says they are, but what's inside that package isn't menthol. Ughhh, that's my luck.

J... are you to go into work or will they contact you? Sending positive vibes~~~~~~~

J.....are you to go into work or will they contact you? Sending positive vibes~~~~~~~

I have to be there at 11 for a "meeting." Thanks for the vibes. They are much needed.

Wow... although it is probably better that they weren't menthol if you smoked so much so fast. ;) I was never able to smoke those things, made me feel like my throat was being shredded. But how I do miss a good camel no.9 pink pack every so often.

Keeping you in my thoughts today, J. Try to keep yourself distracted. Maybe go see a cheap matinée?

I have to be there at 11 for a "meeting." Thanks for the vibes. They are much needed.

Whoops... just saw this. Nix that matinée idea...

A good friend has an oncology appointment around the same time to discuss the path report from her recent nodular melanoma surgery. My prayers are for both of you.

J, this is one of those rare times I wish I still lived in Memphis.

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WG, I'll keep your friend in my thoughts and prayers, too.

I am very tempted to get out the duck and the Green Apple candle.

J, this is one of those rare times I wish I still lived in Memphis.

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Awww, thanks Cat.

All I can do is go in and be honest. I reviewed a chart of a patient. I was not her nurse, but the doctor from the facility where her baby was sent called me and asked for some info that she could not find in the chart that was sent with the baby. So, I looked into mother's chart to see if that info was there. I don't see how that is a problem, but I guess to someone it is.

No, Bella, I didn't post what happened. I can't, it would be a HIPAA violation. I hope you understand.

Thank you all for the well wishes. I'll know something later on today.

Of course totally understand. The world will miss an amazing nurse if they do somethig as foolish as suspend you. Fingers crossed. I'll have some beer for you later seeing as my liver IS NO LONGER SWOLLEN! :) Love you chick.

Sending prayers for your friend WG.

Alka, I typically don't smoke that much but I'm all alone and nervous.

Of course totally understand. The world will miss an amazing nurse if they do somethig as foolish as suspend you. Fingers crossed. I'll have some beer for you later seeing as my liver IS NO LONGER SWOLLEN! :) Love ya chick.

Bella, that is great news. :) And I agree with what you said about J.

J, when do you leave for the meeting?

I leave in about 30 minutes.

Sending prayers for your friend WG.

Alka, I typically don't smoke that much but I'm all alone and nervous.

I wasn't berating you, promise. I TOTALLY understand. I start and quit so many tines I don't know whether I'm a smoker or not.

WG- positive thoughts to your friend as well!

I know you weren't Alka, I did make it sound like I smoke like a chimney. I've had this pack since I got the news yesterday.

J... I understand your situation and hope that they will see this simply as providing pertinent information for patient care at the request of this doctor.

We'll all be sending positive vibes your way.

Yikes---bad week all around. Thoughts and prayers sent.

J--meeting Troy for Lunch, but otherwise free all day. Call if you want.

Thanks Synn... well, here goes. Keeping my fingers crossed.

J, keep your head up high and think about Ben in a green Speedo (Rick's latest attempt at humor :).) Remember that you have all of us sending you hugs and good vibes.

Just got back from my meeting. All done.

Ironically, today was the last day my ma worked at her place too. Like mother, like daughter?

Has anyone had a GOOD week? I lost my job today, and my hamster last night.

At least... Things can get better.

I just got suspended "pending further investigation." Luckily my nurse manager has my back and I will be notified this afternoon. She told me to iron my scrubs for work tomorrow night.

Oh gosh J and Dani... I am so sorry to hear your news.

Dani, I hope something else will come up for you very soon. Sorry about your hamster... :(

J, sorry about the suspension, I was afraid of that, but good to hear your nurse manager feels confident things will work out.

Continued good vibes for both of you!

I have some good news, but will share it at a later time.

Thank you Doula <3

J I hope they realise you're a great nurse and that they need you.

Dani, I am so sorry to hear about your hamster and your job. That's two bad blows all at once. I hope you find some work soon. What kind of work do you do?

On a good side, just got a text from my manager to be ready for work tomorrow night since my accessing the information was considered legit after all. Whew!!

I have some good news, but will share it at a later time.
That's not fair!! You can't say that and then not tell! That's teasing!

I have some good news, but will share it at a later time.

That's not nice! Hearing good news might just get me and Dani out of the gutter.

Doula. Tell. Now.

Are you sharing some hot chocolate with us or something?

Great News J_9!

Dani - I am sorry for your loss, both professionally and emotionally. Just remember, when you think you have hit rock bottom, there is nowhere to go but up!

Doula- Happy news sounds fantastic! Is it a basket of kittens and bunnies and puppies, oh my?

Thanks Alkaline hun :)

is it a basket of kittens and bunnies and puppies, oh my?!


Nope... it is a bouncing, baby, boy!

Found out awhile back that one of my daughters is pregnant. Yesterday, they found out that they are having a boy... :)

My stepdaughters, who live in England, have children but we don't get to see them very much at all. In fact, two of them we have yet to see in person.

This baby will be the first from my children. I have been stocking up on diapers and wipes for them for a little while, but now I can do some real shopping!

J_9 - Sorry to hear that you had to go through all the HIPAA/patient confidentiality madness - seems pretty innocuous what went on. I wish there was a way to insulate people from undue/unfair scrutiny. When my dad was working as a doctor (anesthesiologist), he didn't have to deal with any of the paperwork/HIPAA stuff - healthcare administration rules have changed a lot and I guess it's a good thing but it can get frustrating at times.

I am glad the final outcome is good, but seems unfortunate to have to prove your innocence!

Blind dog rescued from trash heap has vision restored - msnNOW (http://now.msn.com/living/0326-rescued-dog.aspx)

I know I'm fairly new, but with the recent troubles you all are facing, I thought a story with a happy ending may be in order.

Dani - seems like a rough week viz. job and Karot!

On the bright side - we'll see you on AMHD more, maybe? There's always a silver lining... ;-)

Seriously though - just hang in there and get that resume out there - you know there are lots here that can perfect that document with you.

Thanks Ram, it's all due to this computer charting. They can see who accesses the records at all times. I was legit in my accessing even though it wasn't my patient. The physician's assistant at the hospital where the patient was transferred called with some questions so I had to access. Once this was explained to administration it was understood.

I guess it wouldn't have happened had we still been charting on paper, then there wouldn't be a trail.

Doula - Congrats on the wonderful news.

BTW - was my answer on the Turkey question helpful... I didn't get any feedback and you know how that feels ;-)

Nope....it is a bouncing, baby, boy!

Found out awhile back that one of my daughters is pregnant. Yesterday, they found out that they are having a boy....:)

My stepdaughters, who live in England, have children but we don't get to see them very much at all. In fact, two of them we have yet to see in person.

This baby will be the first from my children. I have been stocking up on diapers and wipes for them for a little while, but now I can do some real shopping!

YAY!! This is fantastic news Doula! I'm sure you are so excited!

Awwwww BABIES! Who doesn't love a sweet little baby boy to cuddle. Congrats!

Dani, sorry to hear about your hamster. I hope you and your mother can find work soon.

J, great news. I hope everything is straightened out including why the information wasn't sent in the first place. I can't see them being able to survive if they lose another person.

Doula, congratulations. :)

just got a text from my manager to be ready for work tomorrow night since my accessing the information was considered legit after all. Whew!!!


So glad that they determined it was not a breach of confidentiality. It was accessed for patient care, as was information shared between you and the doctor.

That is really good news! Well done that it was resolved quickly too.

Yes, my CNO is usually on the ball. That news along with considering my reputation as well as my recent Daisy Award (http://daisyfoundation.org/) nomination helps.


I hope everything is straightened out including why the information wasn't sent in the first place.

When they "pull" the chart from the computer it doesn't tell WHY it was accessed, it just tells who accessed it and when. When I explained it was understood that I was doing it as part of my job and there was no malicious intent.

Yes, my CNO is usually on the ball. That news along with considering my reputation as well as my recent Daisy Award (http://daisyfoundation.org/) nomination helps.

I glanced through some of the stories on the Daisy Award site. It looks like you are in great company. :)

Now you can relax and enjoy the quiet. Or the loud, depending on what you are listening to at the moment.

Congrats on the Daisy nomination... that one comes from the heart of the profession... :)

Thanks all for the baby congrats! I am very excited!

Congrats on the Daisy nomination......that one comes from the heart of the profession......:)

Thanks all for the baby congrats! I am very excited!

Do we have any names yet? You know we love to help pick names around here!

Do we have any names yet? You know we love to help pick names around here!

Can we guess on due dates, too? :)

Can we guess on due dates, too? :)

I'm guessing mid-August. Since she found out the sex yesterday, and they usually do that around 20 weeks, I'd say August 15 or 16.

Do we have any names yet? You know we love to help pick names around here!


Yep, they had names picked a long time ago. His name is Elijah... :)

I love that name!! Beautiful.

Yep, they had names picked a long time ago. His name is Elijah....:)

Adorable!

Can we guess on due dates, too? :)

They kept it around 23rd of August. She goes back again in 8 weeks to the perinatologist for another scan.

They kept it around 23rd of August. She goes back again in 8 weeks to the perinatologist for another scan.

I like the 23rd of August. It's my dad's birthday. :)

May she have a safe and uneventful pregnancy.:)

Dani--I'm so sorry to hear it. Hopefully there's a terrific window opening for you as this door is being closed.

J--HOORAY! I'm so happy!

Doula--Congrats! I like baby boys, but I'm a little biased right now.

Finally off for the day! I thought it would never end. A friend from work retired today, so everyone was pretty emotional, but I did find out that I have been selected to interview for her position, which is a great opportunity for me (and a significant pay raise, which is always good) But I am extremely happy the weekend has come. I feel exhausted this week for some reason.

Dani - seems like a rough week viz. job and Karot!

On the bright side - we'll see you on AMHD more, maybe? There's always a silver lining... ;-)

Seriously though - just hang in there and get that resume out there - you know there are lots here that can perfect that document with you.

Thank you :) Aye, I may be on more until I get a new job :) I really need to work out what it is I want to do, because I don't really know what to pursue as a career



Dani, sorry to hear about your hamster. I hope you and your mother can find work soon.


Thanks Cat, I hope so too. :)


Dani--I'm so sorry to hear it. Hopefully there's a terrific window opening for you as this door is being closed.


Thanks Synnen, I'm a tad relieved to leave the place if I'm honest, haha.

Congrats Doula! I bet becoming a grandparent is great, all the kids without the pain. :D

I didn't read back, other than the last page, so, to Dani, I'm sure something will turn up. Just hang in there. If not, you can move to canada, we're hiring where I work. I'll put in a good word for you. :)

Today seemed to last forever. I'm so glad it's done. Three day weekend for me. Not that it's time off. A mom's job is never done. :(

Glad your day is over Alty and that you get a 3 day weekend.

After today I'll never complain about my job again. At least I still have one, wasn't too sure if I did earlier in the day.

Glad your day is over Alty and that you get a 3 day weekend.

After today I'll never complain about my job again. At least I still have one, wasn't too sure if I did earlier in the day.

So glad it all worked out J. Hugs to you my dear. :)

Thanks Alty... hugs to you too, enjoy your 3 days off.

Thanks Alty...hugs to you too, enjoy your 3 days off.

Well, it's only three days off work, but I'll be working at home. Spring cleaning time, and time to paint, again. Bella is coming this summer. I want the house to look good when she gets here. :)

At least you get to have 3 days home.

Bella is coming? Oh, now that's going to be a good time for all I'm sure! We can't wait for the pics.

At least you get to have 3 days home.

Bella is coming? Oh, now that's gonna be a good time for all I'm sure! We can't wait for the pics.

She was supposed to come last year, but we both started new jobs, and it just wasn't a good time. Her tickets (which she bought last year) expire this year, so she has no choice now. Her and Miss E are coming to visit me. I can't wait.

We'll post tons of pictures on AMHD. I'm sure that most of them will include a beer in our hands. ;)

So that's one down, a lot more to go. Hint, hint. When are you going to visit? Bring Synn. I'll get Bella, and a few other girls, and we'll have a girls party time Canadian style. :)

Oh, I would love to come up there and visit. Believe me I would. Funds and time are my enemies though.

Oh, I would love to come up there and visit. Believe me I would. funds and time are my enemies though.

Funds and lack of a passport are mine. :(

But one day we will meet in person. I promise you! Also, we have to see Synn, and soon. I want to hold that baby! :)

I don't have a passport, for me OR the baby. And I didn't win the MegaMillions jackpot tonight, so money is a little tight for me. I have lots of extra space for people to crash here, though! You all can come visit me!

I didn't read back, other than the last page, so, to Dani, I'm sure something will turn up. Just hang in there. If not, you can move to canada, we're hiring where I work. I'll put in a good word for you. :)


Thanks Alty! Argh! I'd love to go to Canada.

What a super cold morning on the soccer field. :chatter, chatter, chatter::

It's been sunny this week in England, and today it's freezing! I think it's my fault, as yesterday I was saying how I miss winter.

Yeah, its been in the 80s here for a few weeks. I'm shaking out here in my t-shirt :( I may go run around with the kids, just to warm up.

Bloody hell! 80F is like a summers day here haha! It's 9oC here at the moment :O

Edit - So that's apparently 48.2 Fahrenheit haha

It isn't 80F now! Lol. It's around 50F

O.O What does "in the 80's" mean?

I mean it has been 80 or so for several weeks, UNTIL today. I guess I missed that key word earlier. Lol.

Oh dear, I see *Slaps forehead* I was thinking "America... Always hot!"

I blame the cool temperatures for scrambling my brain... I mean I'm not this crazy all the time or anything, heh... yeah... heh

XD I'm the opposite, the heat makes me so sleepy, and itchy. I'm also terrified of wasps, and they're getting bigger every year!

I love winter. Aside from not knowing whether my nose is running or not, haha

I feel the need to share what is happening in my family room right now... because it's just too cute not to:

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Hehe... he will kill me when (if) he sees this... ;)

They look so harmless when they sleep.

Lol the man... not the dog.

Teehee!

Awww! Too cute! They all look so content and peaceful.

Woo Hoo! I'm at work tonight!

Woo Hoo! I'm at work tonight!

Is that a sarcastic "Woo hoo", or are you really happy? :)

If you read back a few pages, you'd see that I'm really happy, considering I was suspended yesterday.

Woo Hoo! I'm at work tonight!

Congrats! I know that has to feel awesome

I have an interview on Tuesday for a higher position. I'm unsure of what to wear now though... and just nervous overall.

If you read back a few pages, you'd see that I'm really happy, considering I was suspended yesterday.

I knew there was a possibility of suspension, but I have to admit, I didn't read back all the pages I missed the other day.

I'm so happy for you J. :)

I've lost my bloke to wrestlemania tonight.

... Yes, he's THAT type of bloke. ¬¬

I've lost my bloke to wrestlemania tonight.

...Yes, he's THAT type of bloke. ¬¬

I feel for you Dani.

Mine is in the garage doing what I call "tinkering", which is code for "making a big mess while accomplishing nothing".

My son is playing xbox, and my daughter is doing crafts, and begging me to play barbies with her later. Um... I really can't get my head into barbies today. Usually I can go to that level, play my little arse off, and have a blast. But today, just not in a barbie place. Too much else on my mind. I really need more than 24 hours in a day, more money than I make so I can get all the things I need done, done. Also, a maid wouldn't hurt. Just saying. :)

This feeling is rather new to me, I'm usually into "Manly" things. But at the moment, what I wouldn't give to be playing with barbies too!

I'm glad I have you folks to distract me..

We have tons of barbies. Come on over! We can dress them up, do their hair, they can lounge around in the castle that's mortgage free that I made for them. Wait. Okay, now I want to kill the little buggers! I build them a house, buy them furniture, clothes, friends, even a van and a camper! They have perfect bodies, hair, and want for nothing.

I never want to play with them again! I think they're using me! :(

Oh God, it's half midnight. Wow.

When your girlie grows out of them, you'll have the satisfaction of popping the heads out. :D

Oh God, it's half midnight. Wow.

When your girlie grows out of them, you'll have the satisfaction of popping the heads out. :D

Giggle. I may pop the heads off a few of them, and giggle madly while doing it. But I can't mutilate all of them. Those things are bloody expensive! :(

It's only 5:30pm where I am. Oh crap, I guess that means I should make some dinner. Sigh.

Yay J! Happy to hear the good news. I didn't see that you were suspended, but glad to hear you are back at work :)

Giggle. I may pop the heads off a few of them, and giggle madly while doing it. But I can't mutilate all of them. Those things are bloody expensive! :(

It's only 5:30pm where I am. Oh crap, I guess that means I should make some dinner. Sigh.

I would make dinner for you, but I can't cook! (Yet)

Barbies, ugg I hate those things. E never gets into those. I don't think they are healthy for a little girls sense of self image... I don't know though, maybe I am way off. I remember hating Barbies because they were so damn perfect. She's not really a doll kind of girl though. She likes going fishing and playing in the dirt.

I loved barbies. But I suppose I did grow to be a slim big boobed blondie...

... WITH brains, because I liked the man toys too haha.

I loved barbies when I was little. I would spend hours in my play room with my barbies. But, my barbies all had jobs, got married, had kids, but still worked. They made their own clothes (okay, I made them for them, but still). I was ahead of my time. ;)

I've lost my bloke to wrestlemania tonight.

...Yes, he's THAT type of bloke. ¬¬

Mine is as well. LOL. He loves wrestling but so does my oldest son, so I guess they can keep each other company.

Okay, day 3 of a headache. I NEVER get headaches. Well one of the docs I work for made me take my blood pressure this morning. You guessed it. It's high 159/109. Close to stroke level.

Yes I do take BP meds, but apparently they aren't working. Doc gave me some different meds to help, but they are making me sick. :(

Okay, day 3 of a headache. I NEVER get headaches. Well one of the docs I work for made me take my blood pressure this morning. You guessed it. It's high 159/109. Close to stroke level.

Yes I do take BP meds, but apparently they aren't working. Doc gave me some different meds to help, but they are making me sick. :(

Girl, I have the cure! A nice relaxing vacation is just the thing you need. But, don't come right now. Right now we have snow, and it's cold. Wait a month or two. But in the meantime, plan it! I have bunnies! Who could be stressed when holding a bunny? :)

Oh, I'm not stressed, that's just the thing. Nice calm and cool, just have a headache. Maybe doctors should prescribe bunnies for high blood pressure.

Mine is as well. LOL. he loves wrestling but so does my oldest son, so I guess they can keep eachother company.

Aye mine was with his friends, but I was here all alone!

I need a cat.

Are you drinking enough water J?

I'm drinking plenty of water bella. This is all too strange as it happened so quickly. Still not feeling well today. I'm going to call the doctor as soon as they open. If I can't get in I'll probably go to the hospital.

I'm drinking plenty of water bella. This is all too strange as it happened so quickly. Still not feeling well today. I'm going to call the doctor as soon as they open. If I can't get in I'll probably go to the hospital.

:( hope you can get back to normal soon.

I have to share this because it made me giggle.

At least once a week I get a call, call display shows Private name, private number. It's always an Indian guy telling me that he works for Telus, and that I have a virus on my computer. We all know this is a scam, but apparently these scammers haven't figured out that the word is out, that we all know.

Anyway, this was the conversation.

Idiot guy: Hello sir or madam, my name is Habish from telus and we're calling to inform you that you have a virus on your computer (insert heavy Indian accent).

Me: I have a virus? How do you know? Who gave you access to my computer?

IG: No one gave us access, it's a virus on Windows.

Me: I have a Mac.

IG: Um... you don't use Windows?

Me: No (lying through my teeth).

IG: Oh, well you have a virus on your Mac.

Me: How do you know this? You'd have to have access to my computer to know this, so I ask again, who allowed you access?

IG: We don't have access, but we need to have access to fix it.

Me: You're not answering my question. How do you know I have a virus unless you have access to my computer?

IG: Um... we just know.

Me: Do you have access to a computer?

IG: Yes, of course.

Me: Google "computer scams", you guys are on the list.

IG: We don't scam people.

Me: Then why are you hiding your phone number, why are you not able to tell me how you know I have a virus, and why are you not answering my questions?

IG: We're not a scam.

Me: Get a real job. Playing dumb won't help you when you're arrested.

IG: We're not a scam.

Me: Ya right, and I'm a virgin. Have a good day.

:)

That's hilarious! I like to speak aborigine (sp?) (or what my mind tells me is aborigine) to the people like that who call me. I was transferred to a spanish translator at one point, I spoke italian to him.

That's hilarious!! I like to speak aborigine (sp?) (or what my mind tells me is aborigine) to the people like that who call me. I was transferred to a spanish translator at one point, I spoke italian to him.

LMAO!

I was actually thinking that the next time they call I'll start speaking German. :)

That's hilarious! I love it! Wonder what he would have said if you said you didn't have a computer!

That's hilarious!! I love it! Wonder what he would have said if you said you didn't have a computer!

Ooh, maybe I'll try that one next time.

The Mac thing really stumped him. Just fyi, I don't have a Mac. I wish! ;)

Okay, so next time (which will be later this week or next week at the latest), I'll either tell him I don't have a computer, or start talking in German. Maybe I should record it. :)

Alty, that is great. :)

I love playing pranks on these people. Fortunately, though, here in the US we have a Do Not Call registry that we can sign up for, so I don't get those calls.

I give them special and secret advice on how to improve their delivery.

Ooh, maybe I'll try that one next time.

The Mac thing really stumped him. Just fyi, I don't have a Mac. I wish! ;)

Okay, so next time (which will be later this week or next week at the latest), I'll either tell him I don't have a computer, or start talking in German. Maybe I should record it. :)

Please and use German to tell him you have a C-64 that you bought in 1984. ;)

We have a do not call registry too, but you have to have the phone number in order to stop the calls, and these guys always block their calls. :(

But it is fun to toy with them. That idiot had no idea that a woman was going to squish him like a bug when he called. Made me feel pretty darn good. :)

I can't wait to talk to him again. Round two coming up Habish. I hope you're ready! ;)

Please and use German to tell him you have a C-64 that you bought in 1984. ;)

LOL! Considering the fact that it actually took quite a while before he understood that my owning a Mac (which I don't) means that I don't use windows (and he's supposedly a computer tech!), I have a feeling that the C-64 comment would go right over his wee head. So would the German. ;)

Good morning all.
Well, I didn't get the job promotion :/... I guess it was kind of a long shot anyway. Grumble.

I'm sorry you didn't get it. Just means there's something better for you out there.

How is everyone this morning? Doing okay here. BP is soaring through the roof, can't take this headache much longer.

good morning all.
Well, I didn't get the job promotion :/... I guess it was kind of a long shot anyway. grumble.

Hey! Been there, and it feels like crap, however, they know your interested, if you really want it keep applying, same thing happened to me last year, I was gutted, but I worked harder, I got noticed by another organisation and got head hunted, now I work for them, and I love it, if I had got the promotion I would have never come onto the other organisations radar.

Pamper yourself later, I brought a cake when it happened to me and ate it while watching the biggest loser, ahhh, happy days.

Bloody hell J, mind yourself!

That's funny Red. You ate the cake while watching Biggest Loser? Too funny.

That's funny Red. You ate the cake while watching Biggest Loser? Too funny.

Cake is my cure all!

bloody hell J, mind yourself!!

I'm trying to. Being as lazy as possible so that the meds kick in. Not doing anything that would increase my pressures.


cake is my cure all!

What kind of cake? Chocolate? Carrot?

Be careful J! And thanks. I'm going after the woman who did get the job's old position now. :D

Red - thanks! My fiance' said the same thing. I hate cake though...

Wishing you well Alka! What kind of work do you do?

I work for the local sewer district, except I handle flood protection. We are in a valley and right next to a river, so flooding is common. I handle scheduling and customer service, invoicing and budget. Not a dog gone thing to do with my degree in design. Lol

Yeah and it's about to be the stormy season around here. Will that make you busier? Degree in design lol.

Looks like the dog forum has a new "expert" (sarcasm). Can't wait to see how this plays out.

Oh Yeah, we are gearing for it. March/April/may are always busy. Yeah I worked as a graphic designer for the paper here, but they started having trouble and I left. There isn't much design work in this city, unless you can work 14 hours a day, and that's just not conducive to being a mommy. :)